Resilience, Academic Self-Concept, and College Adjustment Among First-Year Students. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haktanir, Abdulkadir; Watson, Joshua C.; Ermis-Demirtas, Hulya; Karaman, Mehmet A.; Freeman, Paula D.; Kumaran, Ajitha; Streeter, Ashley
• Is Part Of: Journal of college student retention. Volume 23:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 161
• Page End: 178
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: college adjustment -- first-year students -- resilience -- academic self-concept; College dropouts -- Periodicals; College dropouts -- Prevention -- Periodicals; College attendance -- Periodicals; 378.16913
• DOI: 10.1177/1521025118810666
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1521-0251

Abstract

In this study, we examined the association between resilience, academic self-concept, and first-year student adjustment to college using data collected from 514 first-year undergraduate students enrolled at a medium-size, Hispanic-serving university in the southern United States. Utilizing a simultaneous multiple regression analysis, we found resilience and academic self-concept to be significant positive predictors of college adjustment for first-year students. Based on our findings, we provide suggestions for college counselors and student affairs professionals working to support students' positive adjustment experiences.